The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches

The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportationA well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years

Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter seasonThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportationA new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores

Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materialsLocal residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community

The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage

A major airline added new flight routes to several European citiesLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels by 20% in anemic patients
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farms
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in coastal towns
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·A school district hired a new art teacher to expand the visual arts program
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·Archaeologists uncovered an ancient settlement dating back over 5000 years
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a week
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade